Wanted: Your two cents.
Usually, my requirement for what I post about here is that it be something I want to remember.
Because I forget some of the best stuff, and then I go back and read my archives and I’m so happy I wrote about these nuggets because I’ve already forgotten them and they are gems.
Today, however, I am writing about how I saw a man pee in the driveway across the street from my house.
This is not something I care to look back on fondly, but I’m afraid it isn’t going to leave my mind anytime soon, so let’s just hash it out then, shall we?
There is a huge construction project happening on our street right now. The whole road is torn up, and it’s just a big mess. Tractors, trucks, etc. It’s all here. And I’m pretty sure it will be for at least a month.
Anyway. My mail isn’t being delivered because there are trucks parked in front of my mailbox and I’m annoyed because I am expecting packages and letters. Good letters, not just bills.
So, I am in my truck in front of my home calling the post office to see if I can pick up my mail since it’s not in my mail box, when I watch a man walk down the street, turn onto the driveway across the street from my house, unzip his pants, pull out his… (yes! I saw it!) and pee.
Who does this?
My mouth drops open, and a sound of amazement and disgust escapes. The boys were in the back seat and are at this point saying, “what mom?” “what did you see?” “WHAT??”
You know what I did? I got out of my truck, I walk right over there and I say, “Hey! Are you peeing? Are you over here peeing in the driveway?”
The guy looks over his shoulder, finishes up what he’s doing, zzzzzippppp, and then turned around and said, “Yeah.”
Except that he won’t look at me. I’m looking from him, to at the pool of urine at his feet and then back at him. Then I say, “And is that your truck parked in front of my mail box?” Again he says, “Yeah.” So I say, “Well, go move it! The mail isn’t coming because you’re parked there, you animal.”
As he walked up to his truck, he muttered, “Sorry I offended you.”
I was totally wound up and mad about it for at least an hour. But, now it’s like 6 hours later, and I’m wondering if I overreacted. Maybe animal was a bit harsh.
Thoughts?
23 comments
I admire you for saying something. He needed to feel embarrassed, so in the future he’ll think twice before letting loose on someone’s driveway.
NO NO NO! “Animal” was PERFECT. Why? Because, you know those experiences in life where, when they are passed, you think to yourself, “OH MAN, I should have said . . .” or “It would have been perfect to have said . . .” You kinda eat yourself up by dwelling on the “what could have been” moments.
Well, your “animal” looked this idea in the face and PEED ON IT! You said JUST what you would have WANTED to say five minutes later.
If you would NOT have said “animal” you would have regretted it.
AND your “coolness” factor just got turned up a notch in your boys eyes.
AND your mail will now be coming to your house.
AND you look hardcore, which is ALWAYS a benefit.
AND you will always have a good story.
All-in-all, your “animal” should be something you NEVER forget!
I think animal was perfect. Really unless you have some horrid medical problem, there is no excuse. Wish I had your guts!
WOW Kelly… Good for you! I probably wouldn’t have said anything and would have regretted it, so truly… I’m proud of you for saying what you did! That’s just down right rude of him, on all counts, and he needed to be told that this is just not done! FOR THE LOVE! He WAS an animal so that would seem to be appropriate for the occasion! Feel no guilt! You are helping to make the world better for your boys! I think you rock!
yeah that’s just disgusting. pretty sure there are laws that prohibit people from peeing in public, he’s lucky that he got away with “animal”, you could’ve called the cops. i don’t think you overreacted.
No I don’t think you overreacted. Perhaps you could call the company he works for and suggest a porta-potty be put in place in case he has more furry friends with the same manners.
Big CHEERS for Kelly Anne! Can’t wait till this construction stuff is all over. When they lay down the concrete for the curb and gutter we won’t even be able to get in our driveways for 3 days while the concrete cures.
I think you did an awesome job!!! Good for you!!!!!
NOPE! Way to go! They can run to a gas station. I agree with kaylynn they should have one any way.
The only thing better would be a picture of the guy to go with this post. This is hilarious!
I’m with Aunt Kay. I can’t believe they have construction w/o a porta potty…major oversight. Sorry you had to get all ruffled. I wish I could tweak up my confrontation notch a bit.
If you feel bad offer them lemonade or soda on a hot day. They might be more apt to be courteous and respectful.
I know you already have a bunch of people telling you you did the right thing so usually I shy away from adding “one more” to the mix. However, I just wanted to mention that it was exactly the right thing to do and I wish I would have had the courage to do just that were I in your situation. The thing that bugs me about it the most was that he wasn’t even a bit sorry that it was totally WRONG. I’m glad he was at least sorry he’d offended you, but he should have been also sorry that it was just plain wrong and completely inappropriate. Being sorry for offending means he’ll just be sure not to get caught next time.
that’s exactly what i would have WANTED to have said, but was too embarrassed to do so. i believe that’s illegal, no? he needs to know he can’t just PEE in public like that. and so sorry for the image…yesterday i was driving home and was stopped in traffic and glanced around and saw a porn movie case on the side of the road. will not EVER be able to get that image out of my head!
Oh, Kelly, I love that you totally called him on that! I would have said something much worse and four-lettered than animal, so I think you were fine with that. That’s so great. Not great…but sooo great.
Hi five on that! You were spot on right for calling him out! So glad you had the chutzpah to speak up on behalf of common decency and teaching your boys proper behavior. You don’t do that on someone’s property! There are plenty of public facilities he could have used within a half mile of your house. We had someone relieve himself as well as vomit across the street from our house a couple of weeks ago and we called the the police. He ended up getting arrested. So your guy is lucky he only got called an animal.
Great job!!!!! Hopefully he will think about his actions the next time he tries this. I have started speaking my mind lately. However, I would have used a harsher word then you did, but “animal” was more then perfect and a whole lot nicer!
If you see a really cute 6 year old boy full of spice doing that at the local park you ride by on your bike go easy on him- I have caught him before and I am trying to teach him better:)
Oh My GOSH! I can’t believe you had the guts to walk up to him WHILE he was Peeing! you ROCK! and I was happy to not have any stories of peeping toms on the blog.
That is one of those moments where you said it exactly right. Way to go!. I would have probably thought worse words about him then animal… so way to keep it PG.
I can’t stop laughing!!! You should have called him a Neanderthal! I don’t even know if that’s the way you spell it, but you were right to do that! Totally! I probably would have honked or laughed and pointed. With my kids…
Your name is Amy.
Seriously, you make me lol. And, if you would have taken a picture, he could of been charged with lewdness. I so hope you can use this as a teaching moment of what not to do. You know the saying were you raised in a barn? Obviously, this animal was. Keep posting your a bright spot in my day.
I have to agree with Greg! I wish I could say that’s what I would’ve done but unfortunately, I’m too chicken and probably would’ve just sat in the car shielding my children’s eyes from the obscenity. GOOD FOR YOU!
And that is a MAJOR beef I have with our postal system! If you can’t get to my mailbox, get out of your dadgum (yes, I am from the south) vehicle and hand deliver it to me!! There has got to be a law against keeping my mail. It’s a feederal offense to mess with my mailbox but to just drive past it with bills, packages and letters in hand, even bigger offense in my book. What happened to the mail carriers who parked their cars and walked the streets to insure proper delivery of each person’s mail, huh?
Sorry, off my soapbox now.
Love your posts, as always, Kelly! Keep ‘em coming!
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